In a move towards modernization, the Mining Ministry has announced the phasing out of manual registration for mining licenses, shifting towards digital registration processes. Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, of the State Department of Mining, highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to Kenya Kwanza’s digital transformation agenda during an interview on Wednesday.

Mwangi emphasized the Ministry’s focus on technological advancement, introducing the online mining cadastre for streamlined license applications. The Cadastre Portal serves as an electronic platform for enhanced stakeholder engagement within Kenya’s mining sector, facilitating direct interactions with the Ministry of Mining.

“We have digitized our royalty collection system, we have digitized our explosive system, and our artisanal system. Going forward we will not be accepting the manual,” stated PS Mwangi, underlining the Ministry’s digital transition to enhance transparency and accountability in licensing procedures.

Additionally, the Ministry unveiled the National Mining Corporation, a collaborative initiative for individuals seeking to exploit various minerals across the country. With strategic minerals like copper, coltan, nickel, radioactive, Niobium, and Lithium in focus, interested parties are advised to consult the corporation for guidance on mining opportunities.